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May 23, 2008

Market reopens

The Olde Town Curb Market will open for a new season beginning Saturday. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to noon and continue each Saturday through Aug. 30, rain or shine. The market will be held behind the Bank of Southside Virginia, 115 Main St. Baked goods, herbs, fresh flowers, garden items and a petting zoo will be featured. For more information, call 357-5182.

Group plans book sale

The Friends of the Smithfield Library will hold a book sale from Thursday (members only) through May 31. Hours are 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday. For more information, contact 357-2264 or kzukosky@blackwater.org